New 2011 Ford explorer revealed

sidindica · 26th July 2010, 09:59

from 2011 Ford Explorer Revealed

Ford is revealing its redesigned 2011 Explorer today on a dedicated Facebook page, nearly six months ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date this winter. Many of the vehicle's details already have been released, including numerous teaser images that have been more ridiculous than revelatory.
Ford confirmed that the new car-based Explorer will offer a choice of two engines — a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque and a turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder rated at 237 hp and 250 lb-ft. Both engines will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions, and both powertrain teams will offer fuel economy that is at or near the top of the class.
The new Explorer can be equipped for the first time with front-wheel drive (it shares its basic architecture with the Ford Taurus sedan) or "intelligent" four-wheel drive. The latter system, available on the V6 Explorer, comes with Hill Descent Control as well as Ford's new shift-on-the-fly terrain management system that enables the driver to select from Snow, Sand, Mud and Normal modes.
Ford has fitted electric power-assisted steering and a new feature, Curve Control, which automatically applies the brakes in a turn if the entry speed is too high. An option is active park assist technology, which automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space while the driver applies throttle and brake.
The automaker is touting its new MyFord driver connect technology, which comes standard on all three Explorer trim levels — base, XLT and Limited.
Customers can order the new Explorer with three rows of flexible seating. The second row of seats offers the industry's first inflatable safety belts. Among the safety options are adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert.
Other options include adjustable pedals, a rearview camera, remote start, push-button start, reverse sensing system and heated side mirrors with LED signal indicators.
Ford thinks it has solved one potential issue among owners of the truck-based Explorer — towing capacity. The 2011 model with V6 is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. Towing capacity on the 2010 Explorer V6 4x2 is 3,500 pounds.

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sidindica · 26th July 2010, 09:59

Other details can be seen here:

2011 Ford Explorer First Look

theragingbull · 26th July 2010, 10:44

Finally after all the hype about the 2011 Explorer on facebook, it has been launched!! And it is a very good looking SUV. Interiors are also very nice! Amazing fuel economy for such a car!
Ford should bring this to India. If priced below 20L, this would bring good fortunes to Ford and even leave the Fortuner in the dust!

Nilesh5417 · 26th July 2010, 11:12

Looks like the new Range Rover!! No wonder i felt i'd seen this look somewhere!

extreme_torque · 26th July 2010, 12:07

Ford is making all the right moves lately, India and outside. Good looking SUV with nice interiors and nicer fuel efficiency figures.

Guna · 26th July 2010, 13:26

This looks exactly like the baby Range Rover that has been revealed. Must have been conceived when Ford owned LR?

Rotorhead · 26th July 2010, 14:35

This one seems to have an uncanny resemblance to the new rangie

sandeepmdas · 26th July 2010, 15:46

IMO, JLR can file a suit claiming plagiarism, unless there's a deal in the cupboard.

4x4 cruiser · 26th July 2010, 16:02

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Ford should bring this to India. If priced below 20L, this would bring good fortunes to Ford and even leave the Fortuner in the dust!

Even if Ford brings the explorer to India and prices it close to 20L, i think fortuner would still be the first choice of the customers. Reliability wise toyota has much better brand name then Ford. Only way to win over fortuner would be to reduce the waiting period, if ford can mange it.

AyAn! · 26th July 2010, 16:24

I like sleek,contemporary design.Seems like they have taken a leaf out of LR's design bag.

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Originally Posted by 4x4 cruiser

Even if Ford brings the explorer to India and prices it close to 20L, i think fortuner would still be the first choice of the customers.

Dude,the Explorer is a proper full-size SUV.Even if it makes it to India as a CKD,its sure to cost more than double of 20L.

Antonian · 26th July 2010, 18:11

The cockpit looks nice. It will be a real competitor for toyota Fortuner. Now Ford better understands the market pulse towards 'BigB' SUVs.

Prithvi · 26th July 2010, 18:12

[quote=AyAn!;1997512]I like sleek,contemporary design.Seems like they have taken a leaf out of LR's design bag.

I'll second that, looks like they have copied some design cues from LR. The cheats.

arvi86 · 6th August 2010, 09:46

Ford and Hyundai are the two companies doing all the right things and going by their form in recent years, these two companies are going to vie for the top slot very soon. With every new model released, my respect for these two companies is growing multi-fold.

The Explorer comes with a very clean design and it looks damn good. As said before several times, automotive designs will mostly be inspired and it's all about trying to hide the source of inspiration in the final product (which companies like Hyundai and in this case Ford are not able to do). This Explorer is going to sell in hordes and is going to recreate the magic created by the Fiesta in Europe and China. Great going Ford!

Comeon Ford, now after the stupendous success of the Figo, do some magic again in India.

Latheesh · 6th August 2010, 18:32

Exterior looks like a mixture of Rangie and Ford EDGE. Interior (dash) has got more a car look than an SUV.
We had done lots of long distance travel in Explorer and Mountaineer and love them.

26th July 2010, 09:59	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	New 2011 Ford explorer revealed from 2011 Ford Explorer Revealed Ford is revealing its redesigned 2011 Explorer today on a dedicated Facebook page, nearly six months ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date this winter. Many of the vehicle's details already have been released, including numerous teaser images that have been more ridiculous than revelatory. Ford confirmed that the new car-based Explorer will offer a choice of two engines — a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque and a turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder rated at 237 hp and 250 lb-ft. Both engines will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions, and both powertrain teams will offer fuel economy that is at or near the top of the class. The new Explorer can be equipped for the first time with front-wheel drive (it shares its basic architecture with the Ford Taurus sedan) or "intelligent" four-wheel drive. The latter system, available on the V6 Explorer, comes with Hill Descent Control as well as Ford's new shift-on-the-fly terrain management system that enables the driver to select from Snow, Sand, Mud and Normal modes. Ford has fitted electric power-assisted steering and a new feature, Curve Control, which automatically applies the brakes in a turn if the entry speed is too high. An option is active park assist technology, which automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space while the driver applies throttle and brake. The automaker is touting its new MyFord driver connect technology, which comes standard on all three Explorer trim levels — base, XLT and Limited. Customers can order the new Explorer with three rows of flexible seating. The second row of seats offers the industry's first inflatable safety belts. Among the safety options are adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert. Other options include adjustable pedals, a rearview camera, remote start, push-button start, reverse sensing system and heated side mirrors with LED signal indicators. Ford thinks it has solved one potential issue among owners of the truck-based Explorer — towing capacity. The 2011 model with V6 is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. Towing capacity on the 2010 Explorer V6 4x2 is 3,500 pounds.
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26th July 2010, 09:59	#2
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	Other details can be seen here: 2011 Ford Explorer First Look
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26th July 2010, 10:44	#3
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	Finally after all the hype about the 2011 Explorer on facebook, it has been launched!! And it is a very good looking SUV. Interiors are also very nice! Amazing fuel economy for such a car! Ford should bring this to India. If priced below 20L, this would bring good fortunes to Ford and even leave the Fortuner in the dust!
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Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,937 Thanked: 2,993 Times	Looks like the new Range Rover!! No wonder i felt i'd seen this look somewhere!
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26th July 2010, 12:07	#5
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,462 Thanked: 5,534 Times	Ford is making all the right moves lately, India and outside. Good looking SUV with nice interiors and nicer fuel efficiency figures.
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26th July 2010, 13:26	#6
Guna Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,184 Thanked: 4,623 Times	This looks exactly like the baby Range Rover that has been revealed. Must have been conceived when Ford owned LR?
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26th July 2010, 14:35	#7
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	This one seems to have an uncanny resemblance to the new rangie
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26th July 2010, 15:46	#8
sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 695141, SY208AA Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 2,729 Times	IMO, JLR can file a suit claiming plagiarism, unless there's a deal in the cupboard.
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26th July 2010, 18:11	#11
Antonian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: KL (6+1) Posts: 105 Thanked: 2 Times	The cockpit looks nice. It will be a real competitor for toyota Fortuner. Now Ford better understands the market pulse towards 'BigB' SUVs.
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26th July 2010, 18:12	#12
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 26 Times	[quote=AyAn!;1997512]I like sleek,contemporary design.Seems like they have taken a leaf out of LR's design bag. I'll second that, looks like they have copied some design cues from LR. The cheats.
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6th August 2010, 09:46	#13
arvi86 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 995 Times View My Garage	Ford and Hyundai are the two companies doing all the right things and going by their form in recent years, these two companies are going to vie for the top slot very soon. With every new model released, my respect for these two companies is growing multi-fold. The Explorer comes with a very clean design and it looks damn good. As said before several times, automotive designs will mostly be inspired and it's all about trying to hide the source of inspiration in the final product (which companies like Hyundai and in this case Ford are not able to do). This Explorer is going to sell in hordes and is going to recreate the magic created by the Fiesta in Europe and China. Great going Ford! Comeon Ford, now after the stupendous success of the Figo, do some magic again in India.
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6th August 2010, 18:32	#14
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,337 Thanked: 10,626 Times	Exterior looks like a mixture of Rangie and Ford EDGE. Interior (dash) has got more a car look than an SUV. We had done lots of long distance travel in Explorer and Mountaineer and love them. Last edited by Latheesh : 6th August 2010 at 18:40.
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